Pfft, no matter what you buy you'll always have haters.
Buy what suits YOU and YOUR needs, and just be prepared to have spare money for parts, labour, servicing, insurance, fuel, etc. As long as you know you're covering your costs and you like driving your car, then it's all worth it.
I've had my Stagea for 5 years now, and even though it has had problems (and there are still a few issues here and there), I love just about every moment I spend driving it. Yes, the suspension is bumpy; yes, it drinks fuel at a pretty heavy rate; yes, I'm often wary of where I can leave it; etc., but I've never regretted buying it.
I've got a MASSIVE list of other cars that I'd also love to own, but I can't see myself selling this car any time soon, and I can't honestly justify owning two cars.